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JazzSmackIs Lauri Markkanen Of The Utah Jazz Deserving Of An NBA All-Star Nod?Should Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz receive his 2nd NBA All-Star nod? Lauri is having another fantastic season for the Utah Jazz and his numbers certainly support all-star consideration. But does he deserve to be an NBA All-Star this season considering how poorly the Utah Jazz has played to this point of the season. Certainly, an argument can be made that Lauri is only putting up these type of numbers because he plays on such a bad team. But all that being said, the Utah Jazz is a much better team in the games Lauri plays compared to...
2026-01-2042 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Rapidly Improving Road Scoring Offense and Overall Competitiveness - NBA BasketballThis Utah Jazz team is playing much better basketball and scoring much better on the road over the past 10 games than it did early in this NBA season. The offensive scoring numbers are vastly improved and this has allowed the team to play more competitive games on the road over recent weeks. The team took home a big road win over the San Antonio Spurs recently and played the Oklahoma City Thunder into overtime where the Utah Jazz came up just short of a win.This young Utah Jazz roster has shown meaningful improvement...
2026-01-1028 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Play With Determination In Back-To-Back Huge Wins - Young Players Step UpUtah Jazz recorded their two best wins of the season to this point with back-to-back wins against the Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs. Jazz played the Pistons at home in the Delta Center and then went on the road to San Antonio to play the Spurs in their building. Even though the Spurs game was on the road and the second night of a back-to-back, the Jazz played with poise and determination in ultimately won the game comfortably. By far the best showing by the Jazz over a two game stretch this season.
2025-12-2924 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Team Defense By The Numbers Under Coach Will HardyUtah Jazz franchise is currently in the midst of year number four of the Will Hardy era and so far, the team has struggled mightily on the defensive end of the basketball court. When compared to other NBA teams over the past three plus seasons, the Utah Jazz rank near the bottom of the league in defensive rating according to NBA.com's advanced stats. This is one of the poorest stretches of defensive basketball that Utah Jazz fans have had to endure.We take a look at the numbers according to NBA.com advanced...
2025-12-2425 minJazzSmackKyle Filipowski Substantially Better This Season. What Do The Numbers Say For All Utah Jazz Players?We take a look at the plus minus numbers for the Utah Jazz players up to this point in the 2025-2026 NBA season and compare those numbers to what the players did in the 2024-2025 NBA season.There are some noticeable improvements among the Utah Jazz players and then there is one particular player that has put up substantially worse numbers so far this season. We take a look at both the plus minus on court numbers as well as the plus minus off court numbers. We also talk...
2025-12-1929 minJazzSmackAre Any Utah Jazz Players Crushing It In The Plus Minus Category? NBA Basketball Stats and Analysis.We take a look at the Utah Jazz and its players in terms of plus minus this 2025-2026 NBA season. We look at the Utah Jazz players who have played any type of meaningful minutes this season and so far, the list includes a total of 13 players. Utah Jazz players included are Lauri Markkanen, Svi Mykhailiuk, Kyle Filipowski, Walter Clayton Jr., Cody Williams, Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Jusuf Nurkic, Kevin Love, Ace Bailey, Brice Sensabaugh, Isaiah Collier and Keyonte George.All the plus minus data is discussed here is only for this current season...
2025-12-0932 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Earn Split In New York Road Trip vs Knicks and Nets. How Jazz Players Rank vs NBA Peers?Utah Jazz earns a split in its early December road trip to New York to play the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks. First game played against the Brooklyn Nets went very well for the Jazz and the team was able to earn its second road victory of the year. However, the second game of the back-to-back didn't go so well and the Jazz dug a very deep hole in the first quarter and was never able to fully climb out of the hole.But this was still a successful road trip for the...
2025-12-0647 minJazzSmackYoung Utah Jazz Team Shows Grit - Fights Back In Second Game Of Back-To-Back vs Houston RocketsUtah Jazz showed up big time in the second half of back-to-back games against the Houston Rockets in Salt Lake City. Jazz played the Rockets on Sunday afternoon and were blown out in that game. But the two teams squared off for second time on Monday evening and things went much differently the second time around. The youth of the Jazz played vastly better and the Jazz vets did as well in a game that saw the Jazz carry the lead for much of the game. This was a satisfying win by this young developing Utah Jazz team.
2025-12-0231 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Play A Lot Of Youth, So How Do Home vs Road Numbers Compare? Jazz vs Warriors PostgameUtah Jazz are a young developing team and younger teams typically struggle more on the road in the NBA. This Jazz team is no different. So how do the Utah Jazz home numbers compare to the team's road numbers? We take a look at the scoring and shooting numbers of the Utah Jazz home games compared to the numbers from the Utah Jazz road games.Jazz got off to a great start in tonight's game against the Golden State Warriors behind the hot shooting of Keyonte George. Unfortunately, the Jazz could not maintain the...
2025-11-2518 minJazzSmackShould Utah Jazz Try To Win Games Now By Playing Vet Players Or Play Youth Instead? Jazz vs LakersShould the Utah Jazz be playing veteran players big minutes in order to be competitive and win games this season? Or should the franchise opt for a more heavily weighted youth movement (in terms of minutes played) and try to prepare its recent draft picks for future seasons? That's the question that has been the focus of many social media discussions over the past three seasons and even more so this current season. For right now, Will Hardy seems to be leaning in the direction of remaining competitive by playing the vets significant minutes....
2025-11-2431 minJazzSmackCan The Utah Jazz Possibly Make The NBA Play-In This Postseason? Jazz vs OKC Thunder - NBA PostgameIf the NBA season were to end today, the Utah Jazz would make it in the NBA Western Conference Play-In as the 10th seed. The franchise would also forfeit its first round pick in the upcoming NBA draft next summer to the Oklahoma City Thunder as a result of a previous trade that put the pick in jeopardy if falls out of the top eight in the final draft order. As of today, the Utah Jazz have the 10th worst pick in the league which means OKC would receive the pick. The question is, would making the play-in be...
2025-11-2240 minJazzSmackKeyonte George And Lauri Markkanen Both Go 30+ Points In Shootout - Utah Jazz at Los Angeles LakersKeyonte George got off to a hot start in Los Angeles against the Los Angeles Lakers scoring 23 points in that first half and finishing the game with 34 points and 13-23 shooting from the field. Keyonte also shot 5-13 from the three point line to go along with 8 assists.Lauri Markkanen had a big night scoring the basketball as well for the Utah Jazz, finishing 12-21 from the field for a total of 31 points.Overall the Utah Jazz shot 52.2 from the field and that is a terrific shooting percentage for...
2025-11-1926 minJazzSmackLauri Markkanen Scores 47 - Keyonte George Makes Big 3 - Utah Jazz Double Overtime Win Over BullsUtah Jazz played an exhausting double overtime game against the Chicago Bulls Sunday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Lauri Markkanen carried the load for much of the game, scoring 47 points in the process. But at the end of the second overtime, Keyonte George made a big three pointer that gave the Utah Jazz a 3 point lead and win after a failed Bulls 3 pointer at the buzzer. Lauri Markkanen was the leading scorer in the game, shooting 15-33 from the field and 11-13 from the line. Keyonte George shot 10-27 from the...
2025-11-1738 minJazzSmackLauri Markkanen Of The Utah Jazz Explodes For 40 Points vs Atlanta Hawks - Utah Jazz NBA PostgameLauri Markkanen once again had an absolutely stellar night shooting the basketball. Overall, Lauri shot 15-25 from the field, 6-12 on threes, and 4-4 from the free throw line. Markkanen finished the night scoring 40 points and even scored 25 in the first half. However, it was not enough to overcome the hot shooting by the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta put up 80 points in the first half and ended the game with 132 points.Ace Bailey also looked very comfortable shooting the ball once again and scored 21 points on 8-13 from the field and 4-7 from three. Ace...
2025-11-1426 minJazzSmackLauri Markkanen and Ace Bailey Put Up Big Numbers As Utah Jazz Hang 152 Points On Indiana PacersThe entire Jazz roster shot the ball exceptionally well against the Indiana Pacers in the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Jazz ended the game scoring 152 points which resulted in a 24 point win over the Indiana Pacers. Utah was led by Lauri Markkanen scoring 35 points. Lauri shot 13-19 from the field, 5-7 from three, 4-5 free throws, as well as 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Ace Bailey, in his second start of the season, had his best game thus far. Ace shot 7-13 from the field, 4-8 from three, 2-2 free throws, as well as 4 rebounds and 1 assist. Ace scored 20 points...
2025-11-1222 minJazzSmackAce Bailey Enters Utah Jazz Starting Lineup For First Time vs Minnesota TimberwolvesAce Bailey made his first NBA start for the Utah Jazz at home in the Delta Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ace played 27.5 minutes, scored 10 points, shot 4-9 from the field, secured 7 rebounds (4 offensive rebounds), had 3 steals and dished out 2 assists.Overall, the Jazz played much better in this game compared to how they played in Minnesota, where they lost by 40. Jazz were up by 2 at the half. The second half must more of a struggle for the Jazz as the Timberwolves outscored the Jazz by 15 in the third quarter. But they Jazz didn't...
2025-11-1128 minJazzSmackIsaiah Collier Is Back At Point Guard For Utah Jazz - Makes Season Debut vs Minnesota TimberwolvesIsaiah Collier made his long awaited return to the Utah Jazz lineup in a road game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Will Hardy chose to give Isaiah the start at point guard which was quite a surprise to many observers. Collier actually ended up leading the Jazz roster in minutes played in this game with 26:19. He also finished the game shooting 4-8 from the field, scoring 10 points, and delivering 3 assists as well.This was the last game of a long road trip for the Jazz and things got off to a rough start. Jazz were...
2025-11-0825 minJazzSmackAce Bailey Of The Utah Jazz Continues To Improve Day By Day -Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons BasketballUtah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey continues to look more and more comfortable on the basketball court. Even though he got off to somewhat of a slow start to his rookie year in the NBA, we are seeing improvement each game. Against the Detroit Pistons in Detroit, Ace had a nice game. He shot 3-6 from the field, 3-4 from the free throw line, played 19 minutes total and scored 9 points. He also added 4 rebounds and 1 assist.Unfortunately for Bailey, he became sick during the preseason and that really slowed his early growth. It took a...
2025-11-0635 minJazzSmackHow Does Walker Kessler Shoulder Injury Impact The Utah Jazz This Season?Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler's 2025-2026 NBA season has come to a screeching halt with a shoulder injury. Walker is not scheduled to play again until the 2060-2027 NBA season. How does this injury impact the Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler, and the other members of the Utah Jazz roster?Walker will be a restricted free agent next summer and was looking to have a much improved year in order to prove his worth to the Utah Jazz and other NBA teams. With the injury, unfortunately for Kessler, he will now be unable have the...
2025-11-0613 minJazzSmackKeyonte George Scorches Nets For 31 Points and Utah Jazz Get Road Win Against Boston CelticsKeyonte Geoge and the young Utah Jazz roster had themselves quite a night in Boston and came away with a win. Keyonte scored 31 points total and 16 in the third quarter as the Utah Jazz climbed their way back into the game after getting off to a rough start scoring the ball. Keyonte George shot 9-16 from the field, 2-5 from the three point line, and 11-13 from the free throw line. Keyonte also recorded 5 rebounds and 4 assists.Walter Clayton Jr. also had a really nice night for the Utah Jazz. Walt shot 3-4 from...
2025-11-0420 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz and Keyonte George Faced Old Friend Collin Sexton and the Charlotte Hornets -Jazz PostgameUtah Jazz went on the road to Charlotte to face old friend Collin Sexton and the Charlotte Hornets. Even with Charlotte being shorthanded with a couple starters sitting out the game, any road game is a challenge for the Utah Jazz at this point in the young season. Jazz battled poor shooting in this one and finished the game 7-32 from the three point line. The young Jazz squad was outscored from the three point line by 33 points. Such a large disparity in three pointers made is difficult to overcome. Collin Sexton had a...
2025-11-0338 minJazzSmackLauri Markkanen Smoking Hot For Utah Jazz - Averaging 33.8 PTS - 50.5 FG% - 39.2 3PT% - Jazz vs SunsWhat a battle it was under the lights at the Footprint Center! The Utah Jazz dropped a 118-96 decision to the Phoenix Suns in their Emirates NBA Cup opener. Sure, the scoreboard didn't go the Utah Jazz way tonight—Phoenix jumped out to a 37-17 first-quarter lead that set the tone—but let's talk about what really mattered: the Jazz's fight-back spirit, standout individual performances, and the building blocks we're seeing from this roster. Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Jazz with 33 points on 10-20 shooting from the field and 9-12 from the free...
2025-11-0130 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Mount Ferocious 4th Quarter Comeback vs Portland Trail Blazers But Fall Just Short of WinUtah Jazz struggled mightily for the first three quarters of the game vs the Portland Trail Blazers, but that changed drastically with the insertion of Elijah Harkless and Cody Williams to begin the 4th quarter. Those two players spearheaded a ferocious comeback beginning with vastly improved defense and the Jazz were able to take the game all the way to the wire with an opportunity to win at the end. Ultimately, Portland was able to make its free throws down the stretch and exit the Delta Center with a win. Final score, Portland Trail Blazers 136, Utah Jazz 134.
2025-10-3030 minJazzSmackLauri Markkanen On Fire With 51 Points - Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns - Can Lauri Have All-Star Season?Lauri Markkanen was on fire against the Phoenix Suns in a home game played in Salt Lake City. In a Utah Jazz win, Lauri ended the game with 51 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists. Walker Kessler also put up huge numbers with 25 points, 11 rebounds (8 offensive), 4 assists and 4 blocked shots. Keyonte George had a nice game as well shooting 8-18 from the field for 26 points and dishing out 10 assists. Utah Jazz are now 2-1 on the young season with 2 home wins and 1 road loss. Next Utah Jazz game is against the Portland Trail Blazers in Salt Lake...
2025-10-2829 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Go Into Sacramento and Nearly Dethrone The Kings - Jazz Road Opener Is A Terrific GameUtah Jazz traveled to Sacramento to take on the Sacramento Kings in the Jazz's first road test of the 2025-2026 NBA season. After seeing the Utah Jazz win on opening night in Salt Lake against the Clippers, there was hope the Jazz could put forth a similar effort on the road. The team certainly didn't disappoint and played very hard, especially defensively, to keep the game close throughout.Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz in points with 33, while shooting 12-23 from the field overall and 4-13 on three point attempts. Keyonte George added 18 points and 5...
2025-10-2532 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Open NBA Season With Blowout Win Over The Los Angeles Clippers. Can Jazz Win This Season?Utah Jazz opened the 2025-2026 NBA season with a home win over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers in the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. This game was never close halfway through the first quarter. It was totally lopsided for 3.5 quarter of the game and the Clippers never made a run to get back into the game.Utah Jazz shot 55% from the field overall and 39% from the three-point line. Los Angeles Clippers on the other hand struggled to keep pace and ended the game shooting 44% from the field. Walker Kessler led the Jazz in...
2025-10-2336 minJazzSmackWalker Kessler Of The Utah Jazz - How Much Better Can This Defensive Focused Center Play Offense?Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler made his return against the Portland Trail Blazers in the Utah Jazz's final preseason game. Kessler played very well while nearly recording a triple-double. Walker tallied 14 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks while shooting 6-9 from the field and 1-1 from the three-point line. Quite the night considering this is the first game he has played since the end of the 24-25 regular season. This is the first preseason game the Jazz franchise has won this preseason and the regular season starts next week. ...
2025-10-1731 minJazzSmackLauri Markkanen and Kyle Filipowski Return To Utah Jazz Lineup. How Does Utah Decide Playing Time?Lauri Markkanen and Kyle Filipowski return to the Utah Jazz lineup in preseason game number three against the Dallas Mavericks. Lauri played fine in limited minutes but Kyle appeared reasonably rusty since he hasn't played a real game since NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.Utah Jazz enter the season with an eye on developing the young roster of players and evaluating which players receive future Utah Jazz NBA contracts. Jazz are loaded with developmental prospects and as a result, playing time for some of the veteran players is likely spotty.
2025-10-1620 minJazzSmackAce Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr, Brice Sensabaugh of the Utah Jazz Play Big-Time Basketball vs SpursAce Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr. and Brice Sensabaugh of the Utah Jazz played very well against the San Antonio Spurs in a preseason NBA game in San Antonio Friday night. The two Utah Jazz rookies played big minutes and delivered with efficient shooting and nice all around games.For the second game in a row, Ace Bailey and Brice Sensabaugh led the way in scoring for the Jazz. Brice finished with 26 points while shooting 6-13 from the field and 12-12 from the free throw line. Ace totaled 20 points on 8-13 shooting from the field...
2025-10-1125 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Basketball - Ace Bailey Makes His Debut and Taylor Hendricks Returns To Form After InjuryUtah Jazz kicked off their NBA preseason in Houston against the Rockets and it was the highly anticipated debut of Ace Bailey and the long awaited return from a horrific injury for Taylor Hendricks.This was a game that saw the Jazz shoot lights out from the three point line. Ace Bailey led the way with 25 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Brice Sensabaugh also shot lights out and scored 24 points on 9 - 15 shooting from the field.It was very nice to see Taylor Hendricks return to the court and...
2025-10-1034 minJazzSmackHow Can Trade For Georges Niang Help Improve The Utah Jazz Both On And Off The Basketball Court?Georges Niang makes his return to the Utah Jazz where he started his NBA career. This is certainly a positive move for Jazz basketball and gets the team an important locker room presence and a skilled ball mover on the court. This Utah Jazz roster has needed a positive veteran presence both on and off the court and Georges can certainly provide that type of leadership to this mostly young group of players. The Jazz also received a couple of second round picks in the trade and any additional draft capital, whether first or second round picks, is always...
2025-08-1110 minJazzSmackHow Can Cody Williams of the Utah Jazz Become a Positive NBA Basketball Player?Cody Williams had a difficult rookie NBA season with the Utah Jazz. Cody's basketball skills on the offensive end of the court remain a work-in-progress, but his size and athleticism should enable Cody to make some positive plays on the defensive side of the ball. The focus for this coming season, and where Cody Williams can be a positive impact, is on the defensive end. What must Cody do to be this type of positive defensive player for the Utah Jazz?
2025-08-0920 minJazzSmackIs There a Utah Jazz Point Guard Problem? What's Ahead for Isaiah Collier and Walter Clayton Jr.?The Utah Jazz franchise currently has three point guard possibilities for this upcoming NBA basketball season: Isaiah Collier, Walter Clayton Jr., Keyonte George. Of the three, the most likely scenario is that Isaiah Collier and Walter Clayton Jr. receive the bulk of the minutes at the point guard position this upcoming Utah Jazz season. Isaiah Collier should be the leading candidate to start the season at point guard for the Utah Jazz but Walter Clayton Jr. should receive significant minutes at the point during the season. By season's end, the rotations and minutes allotments are more than likely substantially...
2025-08-0614 minJazzSmackKyle Filipowski of the Utah Jazz - What is the upside of Kyle Filipowski? Utah Jazz Basketball - NBAKyle had a good first year in the NBA while playing basketball with the Utah Jazz and he was just named the Summer League MVP in Las Vegas for all of the NBA Las Vegas Summer League players. Kyle was far and away the leading scorer in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League averaging 29.3 points per game on very good efficiency.Kyle Filipowski has some terrific skills on the offensive end of the basketball court. His offensive skills are diverse and he can do most of what coaches ask. But the defensive end of...
2025-07-2725 minJazzSmackNBA Players Going Broke - Bizarre Tale of Malik Beasley's Gambling Allegations and Money StrugglesMalik Beasley is being investigated for sports betting allegations on NBA games. In addition to the NBA gambling allegations, a number of lawsuits against Malik Beasley seeking monetary damages have also been made public. Malik has played for several NBA teams including the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Detroit Pistons.The United States Federal Government is currently investigating the gambling allegations and Malik no longer has an NBA contract for this coming NBA season.
2025-07-2325 minJazzSmackKyle Filipowski and Cody Williams Play Great in Utah Jazz Las Vegas NBA Summer LeagueKyle Filipowski of the Utah Jazz led all of Las Vegas NBA Summer League in scoring with 29.3 points per game. He did this while shooting very well from both the field overall and from the three point line. Cody Williams was also one of the leading scorers in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League. Overall, he was the 15th leading scorer in Las Vegas. Considering where Cody ended the last regular season, this is a positive step forward heading into fall camp with the Utah Jazz.
2025-07-2130 minJazzSmackWalter Clayton Jr. Leads Utah Jazz in Scoring - NBA Summer League Game #3 - Utah Jazz vs OKC ThunderWalter Clayton Jr. and Kyle Filipowski led the Utah Jazz to its 3rd victory in 3 games in the Salt Lake City NBA Summer League. Walt and Kyle led the Jazz in scoring and Kyle also dominated on the glass with 15 rebounds, 7 of those on the offensive end. This wraps up the NBA Summer League for the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, the team now head to Las Vegas where all 30 NBA teams will participate in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League.
2025-07-0925 minJazzSmackAce Bailey Plays Great - Utah Jazz NBA Summer League Game 2 - Brice Sensabaugh Sets Scoring RecordAce Bailey of the Utah Jazz played vastly better in his second NBA summer league game than he did in his first summer league game. Ace Bailey shot the ball well, he rebounded well and he made some nice passes with no turnovers. Really solid night as a whole for the NBA's number five pick of this past draft. Brice Sensabaugh also had a fantastic night shooting the basketball and scored 37 points on very efficient shooting. So far in summer league, Brice has shot the ball about as well as he possibly can.
2025-07-0820 minJazzSmackNBA-Trade Utah Jazz Get 2nd Round Pick - LA Clippers Get John Collins - Miami Heat Get Norman PowellA three team trade was completed in the NBA today between the Utah Jazz, LA Clippers and Miami Heat. In the trade, the Utah Jazz receives a future 2nd round draft pick, Kyle Anderson, and Kevin Love. LA Clippers receives John Collins. Miami Heat receives Norman Powell. The Utah Jazz did this trade to free up playing time for its young roster. The LA Clippers did this trade to balance out its roster and receive front court scoring and a lob threat in the acquisition of John Collins.
2025-07-0716 minJazzSmackAce Bailey and the Utah Jazz Make Their Much Anticipated NBA Summer League Debut - NBA BasketballAce Bailey of the Utah Jazz makes his NBA Summer League debut in Salt Lake City. Ace Bailey and is Utah Jazz teammates got a win in their first summer league game. Ace didn't shoot the ball particularly well but this is a good first step. The Utah Jazz as a group played reasonably well and Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh led the Jazz to victory. Walter Clayton Jr. also made his Utah Jazz debut and had a solid game scoring nine points and leading the team in assists with six.
2025-07-0724 minJazzSmackWalter Clayton Jr. of the Utah Jazz - Is Walt a Difference Maker for the Jazz? - NBA BasketballWalter Clayton Jr. was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 18th pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Can Walt become a leader for the Utah Jazz franchise moving forward and be the impact basketball player he was in college? Can Walt be as important to the success of the Utah Jazz as he was for both the Iona Gaels and Florida Gators? The NBA is a different beast than college basketball but we feel Walter Clayton Jr. can be as important to the future of the Utah Jazz franchise as he was for the Florida...
2025-07-0630 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Basketball Parts Ways with Multiple Players - Jordan Clarkson, Johnny Juzang, Micah PotterUtah Jazz has reached a contract buyout with Jordan Clarkson. Franchise also chose not to pick up the contract options for Johnny Juzang and Micah Potter. So all three players will be playing elsewhere the next NBA basketball season. We wish the players well and would like to see them all have success elsewhere.
2025-07-0112 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Basketball and the Collin Sexton Trade Value - What Happened to Collin's NBA Value?Collin Sexton was traded by the Utah Jazz to the Charlotte Hornets. But instead of receiving one or more assets in return to Collin, the Utah Jazz franchise was forced to attach a future second round draft pick to the Sexton contract in order to complete a trade with the Charlotte Hornets. Jazz received no asset value in return and instead took on a dead weight contract of a player who's NBA days are in the rear view mirror. So what happened? Why is Collin's value so low and is there something the Jazz could have done different to...
2025-07-0111 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Basketball - 2025 NBA Draft - Post Draft Discussion - Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr.The 2025 NBA draft has now concluded and the Utah Jazz selected two first round picks and one second round pick. In the first Round, the Jazz selected Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr. In the second round, the Jazz selected John Tonje. After the draft, the Utah Jazz also signed RJ Luis Jr. to a two-way contract.Summer league basketball begins in a little over a week in Salt Lake and the Jazz summer league roster should be full of players who are on the regular season roster. There will be multiple rookies and second year players...
2025-06-2717 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz NBA Lottery Results 2025 - Post Lottery DiscussionNBA lottery luck was not on the side of the Utah Jazz on Monday evening, but now the question becomes, what do the Jazz do with this 5th pick? Considering the Jazz now have 5th pick rather than something higher, there is no certainty at this point as to what the franchise will do with the pick. In order to maximize the value of this pick, Jazz must be looking at all options. Trading down and acquiring additional assets must be on the table. Jazz must field all those calls and hopefully another team makes an offer that places...
2025-05-1319 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves - Brice Sensabaugh Leads Jazz in Scoring - Jazz PostgameUtah Jazz traveled to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves in this Sunday afternoon game, the final game of the season. Jazz players played a competitive first half but Minnesota pulled away down the stretch to give the Jazz the loss. With the loss, the Jazz now have the number one position heading into the NBA lottery next month. Brice Sensabaugh once again led the Jazz in scoring with 22 points on 7-17 from the field and 6-12 from the three point line.
2025-04-1436 minJazzSmackKyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh Shoot Utah Jazz to Shocking Win vs Trail Blazers - NBA PostgameKyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh shot the ball very well against the Portland Trail Blazers at home in the Delta Center. This was a game the Jazz expected to lose considering the ongoing fight for the number one position going into the NBA lottery is still up for grabs. But players for both teams played hard and the Jazz came away with the win in overtime. Kyle Filipowski, the Jazz rookie forward from Duke, had a career night with 30 points and 18 rebounds. Kyle shot 13-17 from the field and also had 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. ...
2025-04-1030 minJazzSmackKeyonte George & Collin Sexton Combine for 62 Points on 19-35 FG - Utah Jazz @ Atlanta Hawks PostgameUtah Jazz stayed competitive in a road game in Atlanta against the Hawks. Jazz roster all shot the ball well and it was particularly hot shooting for both Keyonte George and Collin Sexton of the Utah Jazz. The two Jazz guards combined to score 62 points on 19-35 shooting from the field. Atlanta ultimately won the game by shooting 57% from the field but for the Utah Jazz, this late in the season, with the NBA's worst record, keeping the game this competitive throughout is a big plus for the team.
2025-04-0720 minJazzSmackCollin Sexton Sizzles - Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers Postgame Talk - NBA BasketballCollin Sexton sizzled against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis Friday night. Sexton scored 27 points on 8-14 from the field and also recorded 3 assists and only 1 turnover. Collin played a great game and showed his ability to score from multiple levels.Indiana Pacers pulled away in the fourth quarter and won the game handily but this was a very competitive game through three quarters with the Jazz leading most of the way. Indiana blocked 17 Utah Jazz shot attempts which is an absolutely huge number of blocked shots.
2025-04-0625 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Now Number One NBA Lottery Position with Fewest Wins - Jazz vs Houston Rockets PostgameWith a Washington Wizards win tonight, the Utah Jazz franchise now has the number one NBA lottery position with five games remaining. If the Jazz lose out, they will end the season with fewer wins than any other team and head into the lottery with the number one position. This has been a long year and the Jazz really needs some good fortune at this point and the ping pong balls need to bounce in a positive direction for the franchise. The team has done what it needs to do to put itself in the best position possible with...
2025-04-0318 minJazzSmackBrice Sensabaugh is Hot Shooting Threes - Utah Jazz vs Charlotte Hornets Postgame - NBA BasketballUtah Jazz go to Charlotte and play a competitive game against the Hornets. Brice Sensabaugh has been shooting the ball really well from the three point line recently. Over his past 10 games, Brice has made 60% of his three point attempts. That is a terrific number by the second year Utah Jazz player. Charlotte did win this competitively played games but the score was reasonably close throughout the game. Final score Charlotte Hornets 110 and Utah Jazz 106.
2025-04-0125 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Postgame - Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies - Jazz Get Off to Hot Start -Isaiah Collier Scores 21Utah Jazz played in Salt Lake City against the Memphis Grizzlies and came out shooting the ball extremely well from the three point line to start the game. With the hot shooting start, Jazz built a comfortable lead in the first quarter. Game was close at half-time with the Jazz up by one. But the second half was a different story and the game ended with the Jazz falling by 37. Final score 140 -103.
2025-03-2621 minJazzSmackKyle Filipowski Gets 18 Points and 13 Rebounds - Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers - Jazz PostgameUtah Jazz played a rare Sunday home game in front of fans at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Utah Jazz rookie forward Kyle Filipowski played an outstanding game with 18 points and 13 rebounds.Utah Jazz ultimately fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers but this game was more about the inexperienced roster of the Jazz getting playing time than it was about winning the game. Jazz focus this season is not on winning basketball games but rather developing its young talent and positioning the franchise for a high lottery pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
2025-03-2443 minJazzSmackCollin Sexton Smoking Hot vs Boston Celtics - Sexton Drops 30 - Utah Jazz Postgame - NBA BasketballUtah Jazz played at home in the Delta Center Friday night against the Boston Celtics and Collin Sexton had one of his best games in a Jazz uniform. Collin went 12-16 from the field and scored 30 points.This was another development game for the Jazz youth and Boston ended up winning the game easily as the Jazz are really playing for both development and NBA lottery positioning. So winning games isn't currently the priority for this young Utah Jazz franchise. Boson on the other hand is still playing for post season positioning and hoping for another title...
2025-03-2231 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz vs Washington Wizards NBA Postgame Show - Jazz Youth Shoots Ball Well In Rare WinUtah Jazz youth was on full display in the win tonight over the Washington Wizards at home in the Delta Center. Fans in Salt Lake saw the team get a rare win in this late season game. Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards are battling each other for the top NBA lottery position. With this win, Washington takes over the worst record in the NBA and therefore, currently has the best lottery odds of any team. Kyle Filipowski was the Utah Jazz high scorer this evening with 21 points but a total of 6 Utah Jazz players...
2025-03-2037 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Must Change - This Cannot Continue. Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls NBA Postgame TalkUtah Jazz played another game where development of the youth was the priority over everything else. Jazz are clearly in tank mode and playing for the draft lottery rather than winning games. Chicago Bulls franchise is still hoping to make the play-in in the Eastern Conference so they very much wanted to get the win in the Delta Center in front of Jazz fans. Keyonte George led the Jazz with 16 points as the minutes for Jazz players were reasonably evenly distributed among the roster of players.
2025-03-1825 minJazzSmackAnthony Edwards Monster Dunks on Jazz - Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Basketball PostgameAnthony Edwards dunked hard on the Jazz in the first quarter of Sunday's Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA basketball game. The hot Minnesota T-Wolves stayed hot and easily handled the Utah Jazz. Jazz played with most of their primary players but that had little impact on the ultimate outcome. Utah Jazz starters were outscored by big numbers and the game was never really close. Collin Sexton had a bounce back game for the Jazz and let the team with 22 points on 9-18 shooting from the field. It was great to see Collin with a nice redemption...
2025-03-1726 minJazzSmackCollin Sexton's Frustration Boils Over - Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors Postgame Talk - NBA BasketballCollin Sexton of the Utah Jazz was visibly upset in the third quarter. Collin is a passionate player and the circumstances currently surrounding the Jazz franchise is obviously not in Collin Sexton's best interest. It all came out tonight and was display for everyone to see. It's hard to not feel bad for Collin because the Jazz are trying to lose game at the moment and that isn't good for Collin Sexton.This game was rather disjointed from the Jazz standpoint. Lauri Markkanen started the game but then didn't play at all in the...
2025-03-1525 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz and Collin Sexton Go After Ja Morant and Memphis Grizzlies - Things Get Heated - NBA Basket BallUtah Jazz play a full roster of players tonight after being fined $100K by the NBA for sitting Lauri Markkanen. With a full roster of players, the Jazz are fully capable of playing competitive basketball. Jazz have sat players this season for the purpose of losing games and increasing the odds of success in the upcoming NBA lottery. Tonight displayed how the team can compete when everyone plays. Even in a difficult road environment such as Memphis. Collin Sexton and John Collins led the way with 22 points a piece and this game was up in the air until the...
2025-03-1322 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz at Boston Celtics Postgame Talk - Collin Sexton Career High 13 Assists - NBA BasketballUtah Jazz dug a deep, deep hole against the world champion Boston Celtics in Boston, but the Young Jazz team stuck with it and climbed all the way back to tie the game in the closing minutes. Big nights from Collin Sexton, Brice Sensabaugh, and John Collins. Sexton tied his career high with 13 assists while Brice Sensabaugh shot the Jazz back into the game in the second half and finished the game with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. John Collins lead the Jazz in scoring with 28 points and 10 rebounds.The Boston Celtics get the win...
2025-03-1127 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz at Philadelphia 76ers Postgame NBA Talk - Former Duke Big Kyle Filipowski Leads for JazzFormer Duke big and Utah Jazz rookie, Kyle Filipowski, led the way against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia tonight. Kyle started the game and went 8 -16 from the field overall and 4 - 9 on threes in the game. He also made 5 - 7 free throws, grabbed 7 rebounds, dished out 3 assists, and notched 3 steals in the loss. This game was once again a game where the Jazz focused on development of its youth. The starting line was Brice Sensabaugh, KJ Martin, Kyle Filipowski, Johnny Juzang and Isaiah Collier. All of the veteran players, including Walker Kessler, sat...
2025-03-1032 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Center Walker Kessler Logs Massive Night vs Toronto Raptors. Utah Jazz Postgame NBA Talk.Walker Kessler had a stats night to remember. Kessler recorded 25 rebounds, 8 blocks and 18 points. Jazz remain focused on youth development at this point in the rebuild, and Walker Kessler is a big part of that push towards player development. The third year player had one of his best nights in both rebounds and blocks.Toronto Raptors ultimately earned the win in front of its home fans in Toronto. Toronto also played short handed and sat many starters.
2025-03-0829 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz at Washington Wizards Postgame Show - Jazz Youth on Full Display - NBA BasketballUtah Jazz youth played well in Washington against the Wizards. Starting lineup for the Utah Jazz consisted of KJ Martin, Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, Johnny Juzang and Isaiah Collier. It was all young players playing big minutes. All the veteran players, Lauri, John Collins and Jordan Clarkson sat this one out. Walker Kessler and Keyonte George also didn't dress for the game. This young group of developing players for the Jazz kept the score tight throughout the game but fell just short in the end. It was a great experience for the young guys...
2025-03-0625 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Youth on Full Display (Both Good and Bad) - Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons Postgame ShowJazz youth played big minutes and coach Will Hardy experimented with the lineups and player roles. As a result, Jazz committed 27 turnovers against only 19 assists for the game. It was a struggle all night and the Detroit Pistons held a comfortable lead throughout the game.
2025-03-0426 minJazzSmackZion Williamson & Olynyk Dominate - Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Postgame - Jazz Blatant Tank?Utah Jazz sits entire starting lineup other than rookie point guard Isaiah Collier. New Orleans Pelicans announcers criticize the move and claim it isn't fair to fans. Is this criticism justified?Zion Williamson, Kelly Olynyk, and CJ McCollum dominate this game and send New Orleans Pelicans away with a win. Olynyk remains a popular former Jazz player and he played a great game tonight for the Pelicans. Led the Pels in both scoring and rebounds. Zion also had a huge night in both scoring and assists leading the Pelicans with 9 assists. For the Jazz, Keyonte...
2025-03-0326 minJazzSmackJohn Collins is a Stud - Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves Postgame Show - NBA BasketballJohn Collins absolutely lights it up again with another very efficient shooting night. For the night, the Utah Jazz power forward scored 29 points, secured 12 rebounds, recorded 1 assist and 1 block. Collins shot 12 - 18 from the field and 3 - 6 on threes. He did this while only playing 27 minutes. Amazing game as the Jazz get a win in front of home court fans at the Delta Center. Other standpoint players were Isaiah Collier with 14 assists and Brice Sensabaugh with 17 points on 6 - 10 shooting from the field. Collin Sexton returned from injury and played well with 13 points in limited minutes. For the Minnesota...
2025-03-0147 minJazzSmackKyle Filipowski with Monster Night for Jazz. Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Postgame ShowKyle Filipowski with the best night of his rookie season with the Utah Jazz. Kyle shot the ball very well, rebounded the ball very well, passed the ball very well, and played an all around spectacular game. Jazz sat all the starters in this game other than Isaiah Collier and obviously were looking to ultimately take a loss tonight against Portland in Salt Lake. Game was competitive throughout and Blazers ultimately held one for the win 114-112. Highly entertaining game.
2025-02-2525 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Postgame Show - Keyonte George on FireHouston rolled in to Salt Lake City for a game against the Utah Jazz and encountered a youthful Jazz roster that played an excellent game. Jazz youth was on full display as Lauri Markkanen was the only veteran player to see court time in the game for the Jazz. Keyonte George scored 30 points, hauled down 8 rebounds and dished out six assists in the Utah Jazz win.
2025-02-2331 minJazzSmackNorman Powell with Massive Night in Los Angeles Clippers Win Over Utah JazzNorman Powell scored 41 points in an overtime win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. James Harden added 32 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the Clippers. Utah Jazz received a career night from Rookie Kyle Filipowski. The rookie fouled out in overtime after playing 37 minutes but in his time on the court, Kyle recorded 20 points on 8-12 shooting (3-6 on 3s) and hauled in 10 rebounds. A fantastic double-double night for the rookie forward from Duke.
2025-02-1441 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz Rip Los Angeles Lakers to Shreds in Utah. For LA, it was a LakeNo-Show.Tables were turned 180 degrees from where things stood just 48 hours earlier in LA. In that game, Luka's first, the Lakers dismantled the Jazz from the opening tip. This game was the opposite. Jazz came out with some energy and force and dominated. Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and Walker Kessler added 6 blocked shots and 16 points on 8-8 shooting from the field. Utah Jazz totaled 30 assists in the game against only 12 turnovers.
2025-02-1334 minJazzSmackLuka - Luka - Luka. Doncic Makes His NBA Lakers Debut and Los Angeles Lakers Crush Utah Jazz in LALuka Doncic made his much anticipated debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in LA this evening against the Utah Jazz. Lakers came out hot and this game was never competitive. Luka scored 14 points, had 5 rebounds and also added 4 assists. Austin Reaves led the Lakers in scoring with 27 points. Lebron James added 24 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.
2025-02-1145 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz NBA Rookie Point Guard Isaiah Collier Playing Great. LA Clippers vs Jazz Postgame ShowRookie point guard Isaiah Collier of the Utah Jazz is playing great in recent games. Over his last five games, Collier is averaging 12.6 points and 9.8 assists. Those are terrific numbers for a rookie point guard just learning how to run an NBA team.
2025-02-0947 minJazzSmackPhoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Postgame - Devin Booker Drops 47Devin Booker scorched the Utah Jazz for 47 points on high efficiency shooting in an overtime win for the Suns in Phoenix. Isaiah Collier, the rookie point guard for the Jazz recorded 13 assists and 15 points. Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz scored 19 points and hauled in 22 rebounds.
2025-02-0833 minJazzSmackNBA Trade Talk and Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors PostgameA discussion about the recent flurry of NBA trades. Plus it's postgame after the Utah Jazz defeated the Golden State Warriors in Salt Lake City this evening.
2025-02-0633 minJazzSmackShould an NBA Contender Trade for John Collins of the Utah Jazz?John Collins is having one of his best years. Some of his statistical categories are at the highest of his career. His three point shooting accuracy is one of the best percentages in the entire NBA. He's also shooting high 80s from the free throw line while scoring 18.1 points per game.
2025-02-0608 minJazzSmackKings Make NBA Trade for Jonas Valanciunas to Bolster Paint Presence.Sacramento Kings are making moves to try and better its chances of making the playoffs this season. This is a move to improve the team's paint presence. Sacramento sends Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks to Washington in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas.
2025-02-0607 minJazzSmackNBA Trade - Kyle Kuzma Sent to Milwaukee Bucks. Good Move?What is the breakdown of the NBA trade between the Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards. Does Kyle Kuzma help the Milwaukee Bucks this year and beyond? How about the Kris Middleton in Washington? Who won this NBA trade?
2025-02-0612 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers Postgame and Recent NBA TradesDiscussion about the Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers game in Salt Lake City. Plus, we discuss the recent NBA trades, both the Luka and De'Aaron Fox trades.
2025-02-0449 minJazzSmackSacramento Kings Trade De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio SpursSacramento is sending De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs for multiple picks. Bulls also in on the deal.
Sacramento receives: Zach LaVine, three first-round picks (2025 Hornets, 2027 Spurs, 2031 T-Wolves, three second-round picks (2025 Bulls, 2028 Nuggets, 2028 (Sac's own pick returning), and Sidy Cissoko from Spurs.
Chicago receives: Its own 2025 pick back from Spurs, Zach Collins, Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter.
Spurs receive: Fox and Sac guard Jordan McLaughlin.
2025-02-0309 minJazzSmackLakers, Mavs, and Jazz NBA Trade. Luka, Anthony Davis on Move.Lakers receive Luka, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris.
Mavs receive Anthony Davis, Max Christie and Lakers' 2029 first-round pick.
Jazz receive Jalen Hood-Schifino, Clippers' 2025 second round pick and Mavs' 2025 second round pick.
2025-02-0206 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz vs Orlando Magic Postgame ShowUtah Jazz get a win in Salt Lake against the Orlando Magic by playing some stiff defense and holding Orlando to under 100 points.
2025-02-0247 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers Make a TradeUtah Jazz Trade Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills to the Los Angeles Clippers for Mo Bamba, PJ Tucker, second round pick and cash. This is a positive trade for both teams.
2025-02-0105 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves Postgame. Rudy, Mike and Joe Return to Utah.Rudy Gobert, Joe Ingles, and Mike Conley make a return to Salt Lake City as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves shoot over 60% of the field to defeat the Utah Jazz.
2025-01-3132 minJazzSmackToo Many NBA Three Pointers. Brick After Brick After Brick.There are too many three pointers being attempted at the current time in the NBA. Let's look at the data and see what has transpired over the past 40 years. Let's consider what can be done to change this trend and improve the game.
2025-01-3015 minJazzSmackGolden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz - Collin Sexton Drops 30Utah Jazz travel to San Francisco and play a competitive game with the Golden State Warriors. Both teams were missing key players and it made for a close game throughout. Collin Sexton had a huge night scoring 30 points on high shooting efficiency.
2025-01-2935 minJazzSmackUtah Jazz vs Milwaukee Bucks Postgame - Giannis, Lillard DominateMilwaukee Bucks travel to Salt Lake City and get a win on the Utah Jazz's home court. Giannis and Damian Lillard dominate the game. Utah Jazz continues its development of youth as George and Collier get significant playing time.
Looking at the minutes distribution of the Jazz roster to date for the season. Also, we take a look at the point differential for the Jazz this season and why it's an important number to follow compared to the other teams racing for top draft picks.
2025-01-2835 minJazzSmackMemphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Postgame - NBA BasketballUtah Jazz travel to Memphis to play the Grizzlies and struggle to shoot the ball from the three point line. Jazz shoot more than half their field goal attempts from behind the line but only make twenty-five percent of those attempts. Memphis shoots better and easily wins the game.
2025-01-2636 minJazzSmackShai Goes off! Drops 54 On Jazz. Thunder vs Jazz PostgameUtah Jazz travel to Oklahoma City to play the Thunder and run into a red hot Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who scores 54 to help the Thunder win the game. John Collins and Lauri Markkanen return to the lineup for the Jazz and play well. That's life on the road in the NBA for the Jazz.
2025-01-2538 minJazzSmackNBA Lottery System Absolutely Sucks!!!Why does the NBA insist on preserving such a flawed draft lottery system that incentivizes losing? It's pathetic.
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